Sustainable Fashion: A Handbook for Educators

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journalists’ journey through the world of garments

pink and yellow cards

Question P 1

The cotton industry relies heavily on fertilizers and

pesticides. Historically, what has been one of the most

destructive pests in cotton production?

Question P 2

How many people are involved in cotton production

around the world?

Question P 3

Why is cotton production such a big issue for

developing countries such as Benin, Chad, Burkina Faso,

Mali and Togo?

Question P 4

Which countries were the world’s biggest cotton

producers in 2007?

Question P 5

99% of the world’s cotton farmers live and work in

the developing world. What amount of world cotton

production do these farmers account for?

a. 10%

b. 50%

c. 75%

Question P 6

Which countries are the biggest exporters of cotton in

the world according to 2007 data?

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